Belmont: The Lady Cardinals, won North and reached the 3A championship game this season, return 5-11 F Katelyn Nunley, G Elishia Jones and G Chloe Watson.

Booneville: The Lady Blue Devils, who captured the 3A title under boys coach Michael Smith, returned a talented backcourt of sophomore Gs in Adallis Young, Kabrina Hill and Maria Lauderdale.

Itawamba AHS: The Lady Indians, who shocked the state with their 4A championship victory against powerful Bay St. Louis, return key juniors in G Constance Dunn and F Tori Mallory.

Pontotoc: The Lady Warriors, who lost four key seniors, including G Kayla Russell, a defensive specialist and 3-point shooter, and G Olivia Owen, have PG Alex Brown and G Marlee Hatcher back to contend in Class 4A.

Tupelo: The 26-win Lady Golden Wave, who exited early in this year’s Class 6A North half, have plenty of stars back in G Jaleigha Polk and Fs Braxton Thomas and Marqueesha Hoskins.

New Site: The Lady Royals, who just missed making the 2A state tournament field, have some talent returning in 6-1 G/F Grace Elliott and G Allie Moreland.